MTTA 142: Michael Kaufman

Michael Kaufman, PhD, is a writer of both fiction and non-fiction books. As an advisor, activist, and keynote speaker, he has developed innovative approaches to engage men and boys in promoting gender equality and positively transforming men’s lives. Over the past four decades his work with the United Nations, governments, non-governmental organizations, corporations, trade unions, and universities has taken him to fifty countries.

Michael Kaufman’s latest novel, THE LAST EXIT, is a thrilling near-future novel where the secret to eternal life is closely guarded by people who will do anything to protect it, even if it means destroying everything in their path.

During the interview we chatted about Michael’s background as a global leader in gender equality efforts, about his writing process, how he balances writing about important issues while delivering an entertraining mystery novel, and a lot more.

Connect with Michael Kaufman: Website | Facebook | Twitter

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[00:00:00.060] – Alan PetersenYou are listening to meet the Thriller author, the podcast, where I interview writers of mysteries, thrillers and suspense books. I’m your host, Alan Petersen, and this is episode number one hundred and forty two.

[00:00:12.510]In this episode of the podcast, you’ll be meeting Michael Kaufman, who was recently called a writer to watch by Publishers Weekly. He is a global leader in gender equality efforts who has worked in 50 countries with the United Nations governments, NGOs and women’s organizations. His latest book, The Last Exit, is a cross genre DC Mystery that tackles social issues with grit and humor and features Jen Lu and her sidekick conflicting climate change and longevity drugs in 2033 and a lot of fun talking with Michael about his writing process, about writing a thriller set in the future in twenty thirty three and tackling very important issues, but in a fun and way and entertaining way for the Thriller.

[00:00:56.320]So had a lot of fun talking with Michael about that and getting to know his work and writing process. So stay tuned for that interview coming up here just in a moment. And just a quick reminder to please go visit ThrillingReads.com/Links.

[00:01:08.640]You can access all my links from that one site and review my podcast there, which helps me get the word out, as well as joining the Through the Weeds newsletter and a lot more. So check that out at ThrillingReads.com/Links. I have a lot of interesting stuff up there. All right. Here is my interview with Michael Kaufman.

[00:01:29.430]Hi, everybody. This is Alan with the Thriller author and the podcast. I have Michael Kaufman and very excited to talk to you. Michael, welcome to the podcast. Nice to be with you, Alan. So you have a new book coming out.